According to the National Poll on Healthy Aging, which was recently conducted by the University of Michigan Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation, there is a direct link between seniors with health issues and those who feel at least somewhat…
With April being Stress Awareness Month, this is a great time to consider the stresses associated with caregiving. Senior home care can often be very trying on loved ones who are obliged to care for their elderly parents, and even for professionals…
With National Dance Week scheduled for April 19th through April 28th, now is a good time to consider the benefits provided by dancing. Your personal care professionals in the area recommend dancing to improve your physical and mental dispositions, and to add…
National Brain Awareness Week is scheduled for March 11th through the 17th this year, and the month of March also happens to be National Kidney Month, and that means there’s no better time to think about how good kidney health…
March is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Awareness Month, and National Sleep Awareness Week is scheduled for March 3rd through March 10th this year. Collectively those two dates should serve as reminders to people with elderly loved ones, that one of the…
February is National Heart Month in the U.S., which means that there’s no time like the present for giving some extra attention to the extraordinary muscle which powers all of your daily activities, and which pumps blood throughout the body…
Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or Dementia can be difficult. As these diseases progress, your loved one will experience many behavioral and cognitive changes. A loss of interest in personal care is common, as are changes in the…
End-of-Life Care is a difficult process for both a loved one and those who care for them. At Safe and Sound Home Care, we work alongside home hospice and home health to provide comfort and care during End of Life…
Each person with Parkinson’s will experience symptoms differently. Many people experience tremor as their primary symptom, while others may not have tremors, but may have problems with balance. For some people, the disease progresses quickly, and in others it does not. It…
At Safe and Sound Home Care, we know the challenges that come with a Diabetes diagnosis. They can be even harder when an elderly loved one has to take on these challenges alone. That’s why we hire and train caregivers*…